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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCBPR-04-2017-26277.TIF CATAWBA Catawba County Public Health COUNTY www.catawbacountync.gov/environmentalhealth North Carolina Environmental Health P.O. Box 389, 100-A South West Blvd., Newton, NC 28658 Phone (828) 465-8270. Fax (828) 465-8276 Case# ON' 01/"X17' -i7 Property Location Street Address I a ) J r A i1� l V E City c K 0 r A) C_ Zip a gGo r)-1.;t:1 Business Name: 14-z (u..ce Pc,,-� c,ebM1 Mailin Address v� i 2.;✓-e-* T r '- C € g (. ELs I)&y A.<r) CI-- Address 2 City "rac(/o r v'.1( -� Zip Phone (3 2 8) 30 -,)05-6 Operator Name pin 7 c E mail address fiCLI -('� r C � /C/k)0, ()(2-k Mailing Address a r ,2j17e 7- . ,-mot cc-' C ! - City 77i y /orS //-e Zip yes e/ Phone p2s) 30 2 - 205 6 Architect (if applicable) -7—G- l c / 0 e gec lc E mail address -(-c);r, r< 1 L�� •�.� C 0 Contact Address i 0-7 5. C r- 51- Address 2 City Zip S 6 3 7 Phone ((6 ) " ;') 9 Lf O Contractor (if applicable) -e I -C--- f o Contact Address Address 2 City Zip Phone Water Supply Type ❑ Individual Well ❑ Community Well ❑ Public Water ❑ Unknown Sewer Supply Type ❑ Individual Septic ❑ Public Sewer ❑ Unknown All applicable information must be provided prior to submission Contact Environmental Healt applicabl es Applicant Signature c� Date 7/13 /1 7 1 i t "1 l i N architecture c.'.c)1111)a11v, pc Qn lil:uuiiu_ hilt Chill' ��IL I I nlial PLAN REVIEW RESPONSE June 9,2017 To: Catawba County Plans Review Department 100A Southwest Blvd Newton NC 28658 Attn: Laura Rooks,Plans Review Specialist Plan Review: Case no. CBPR-04-2017-26277 A New Day Care for Tom and Nicole Ford 2121 Twelfth Avenue NE Hickory North Carolina We have received your review comments dated 04/27/17 and respond as follows: Architect/Engineer Certified Plans(Environmental Health) 1. Made visit to property and spoke with Tom Ford and his architect. Not really sure at this time if this building will be used as a daycare. This could possibly be used if project is completed in phases. Right now it would be disapproved plan for EH. Issued notes in the field when talking to these gentlemen. So at this point will treat as a EH review and disapprove. According to notes I have from the field meeting, we discussed specifying a commercial grade high heat dishwasher,adding a hand wash sink,and adding a can wash. See revised clarification and added information to revised Sheet A1.0. Building Review: Requires Re-Submit 1. A written response to the comments in the order they appear in this correspondence as well as appropriate clouded revisions to the plans shall be provided. Plans resubmitted without required response letter and clouded revisions will not be accepted. Will comply. 2. If this is a licensed day care this must go through the State licensing agency,and Ietter provided to this department with plans. Will comply.Licensing for the facility is in progress. We will furnish state agency approval and letter as requested. Any design changes required by licensing approval review will be submitted as field changes prior to final inspection/occupancy permits. Any changes will be subject to review by applicable review bodies/agencies as required. 3. Plan review can't be completed until an appropriate Code has been chosen along with the compliance pathway. Will comply. Compliance pathway shall be through the 2015 NC Existing Building Code and applicable provisions of the 2012 NCBC. 4. Based on the details of this project it is a Change of Occupancy,an Alteration Level III (or other compliance path as defined in the 2015 NC Existing Building Code,Chapter.3), along with Addition.The Appendix B only indicated to use the Existing Building Code for Alteration,and 2012 NCBC for Addition. Will comply. Compliance pathway shall be through the 2015 NC Existing Building Code and applicable provisions of the 2012 NCBC. 5. All Sheets —Verify that the "detail callouts" are located where labeled, and the "cut- throughs"are properly labeled on the drawings in order to locate. Will comply. See revised sheets as applicable. 6. Sheet C1.0—"Proposed roofed open play area",there is not enough information provided on plans to make comments; design professional needs to verify compliance with ICC A117.1-09—1108 Play Areas, as necessary. The play area does not include spectator seating or any elements requiring accessibility compliance per this section. No fixed or elevated play components are proposed in the new play area. All play surfaces will comply with 1108.4.1.6.1 and 1108.4.1.6.2. The play area is a fenced area for small portable toys.Area will be fenced with an accessible gate entry. 7. Sheet C1.0—"Enlarged site plan"—dimension walkways/sidewalks,provided slope(s)on sidewalks,dimension parking spaces and associated access aisles,and provided slope and cross slope on accessible parking spaces and associated access aisles.ICC A117.1-09 403— Walking Space,and 502—Parking Spaces, Will comply. See revised Sheet C1.0. 8. Sheet C1.0—Provide enlarged detailed site plan for the rear of the building.See comment #6,similar. Will comply. The enlarged plan area is shown on revised Sheet A1.0. 9. Sheet L1.0 - Each Accessible parking space, provided for this project, must be van accessible; one (1)van parking space is required per parking area provided. 2012 NCBC 1106.6 Will comply. See revised Sheets C1.0 and A1.0. 10. Sheet BC1—You have indicated on the Appendix B"Addition", provided the square footage for this. Will comply. See revised Sheet BC1. 11. Sheet BC1 — Provide the details for the use of the 2015 Existing Building Code. See comment#4 above for further information Will Comply. Compliance pathway shall be through the 2015 NC Existing Building Code and applicable provisions of the 2012 NCBC. 12. Sheet BC1—"Allowable Area""Occupancy"only Education has been marked;this project is MixedOccupancy: Educational.and Business,need to reflect this on the Appendix B. 2012 NCBC 508. Will comply. See revised Sheet BC1. 13. Sheet BC1 —"Allowable Area" chart and calculations shall be completed with correct data. 2012 NCBC Mixed Occupancy 508 Will comply. See revised Sheet BCI. 14. Sheet BC1—"Exit Requirements"correct the travel distance as shown on plans to match distance on Life Safety drawing. Will comply. See revised Sheet BC1. 15. Sheet BC1 —"Exit Width"complete the data for each floor. Will comply. See revised Sheet BC1. 16. Sheet BC1—"Fire Protection Requirements",it is noted as N/A—Existing Building,but there are values in the chart that are not reflected on the plans. Coordinate details and correct as necessary. Will comply. See revised Sheet BC1. 17. Sheet BC1—"Plumbing Requirements"provide correct data for this project. Will comply. See revised Sheet BC1. 18. Sheet BC1 —"Accessible Parking"provide correct data for this project. Will comply. See revised Sheet BC1. 19. Sheet BC1 —"Energy Summary" indicate the Climate Zone for Catawba County. Will comply. See revised Sheet BC1. 20. Sheet BC1 — "Energy Summary" the design professional has indicated use of "Performance" method; must provide all data required by Section 507 of the 2012 NCECC. Will comply. See revised Sheet BC1. 21. Sheet BC1—"Electrical Summary"and"Mechanical Summary"noted to see drawings; these were not provided on the associated trade sheets. Will comply. See revised Sheets M1 and El. 22. Sheet BC1—Provide a full sized Life Safety plan,include ages of the children to be cared for in each classroom,size of Emergency Escape and Rescue openings,and Exit signage and Emergency lighting. Will comply. See new Sheet BC2. 23. Sheet BC1 — 2015 NC Existing BC 904.3 — Fire Alarm & Detection systems, where required by 2012 NCBC Chapter 9 shall be installed; 2012 NCBC [F] 907.2.3 Group E requires a Manual Fire Alarm installed per 907.5. Will comply. Engineering drawings will be provided by the fire alarm contractor. System will comply with provisions of Chapter 9 of the 2012 NC Fire Code. 24. Several sheets the design professional has labeled"New Code"on details,correct this to ICC A117.1-09. Will comply. 25. Sheet D1.1 - Demo note 10 calls for installing a new attic access of 24" x 24", the minimum attic access is 20"x 30". 2012 NCBC 1209.2 Will comply. See revised Sheet Dl.1. 26. Sheet A1.0-PIan Notes labeled as 11, 12, 13,and 14 as indicated on the addition of the play space do not have actual notes associated to them. Will comply. See revised Sheet A1.0. 27. Sheet A1.0-Dimension the addition of the play space. Will comply. See revised Sheet A1.0. 28. Sheet A1.0-Toilet 011 is shown to have an enlarged/detailed drawing AJA3, provide correct detail location. Will comply. See revised Sheet A1.0. 29. Sheet A1.0-Toilet 011 is shown to have a transfer shower installed,provide dimension and details per ICC A117.1-09 608 Shower compartments. Will comply. See revised Sheet Al.!. • 30. Sheet A1.0 - There is a kitchen shown to be installed in the basement area, provide elevations. ICC A117.41-09 804-Kitchens. Will comply. See revised Sheet A3.0. 31. Sheet A1.1-"Toilet accessory schedule"legend doesn't match details. Will comply. See revised Sheet Al.!. 32. Sheet A1.1-Plan note 9 calls for installing a new attic access of 24"x 24",the minimum attic access is 20"x 30". 2012 NCBC 1209.2. Will comply. See revised Sheet A1.1. 33. Sheet A1.1-Office space attic space shall have access provided. Will comply. See revised Sheet A1.1. 34. Provide details of Emergency Escape and Rescue opening in Classrooms.2012 NCBC 1029 -Emergency Escape&Rescue. Will comply. See new Life Safety Plan Sheet BC2. Exit Access has been furnished in lieu of previously proposed egress window openings. 35. Sheet A1.1-Door labeled as 107 on this sheet is labeled 106 on B/A2.0.Is this main entry door and associated full-size"sidelight" new or existing?Provide and coordinate details and correct as necessary for door number and type. Will comply. The sidelight shown on the front elevation is omitted.See revised Sheet 2.0 36. Sheet A1.1-Spot elevations noted on walkways on this sheet do not match the marks on the site plan shown on Sheet C1.0,coordinate details and correct as necessary. Will comply. See coordinated corrections on sheets C1.O and Al.!. 37. Sheet A2.0-Provide details of"new metal roof'construction. Will comply. See revised Sheet A2.0. 38. Sheet A2.0 — Provide location of new package unit shown to be installed on South elevation at front porch. Location shown on submitted Ml sheet was incorrect. See corrected location on revised Sheet M1 and revised Sheet A1.0. 39. Sheet A2.1—The existing carport is being changed to occupied/conditioned space where the migration of moisture through the slab would be detrimental to the intended occupancy. 2012 NCBC 1910-Minimum Slab Provisions. Will comply. My understanding of the intent of this section is the requirement of vapor retarding barrier to new slabs. The slab for the carport area is existing and is elevated several feet on two sides with finished/conditioned space on a third side. Any migrating moisture should me at a minimal level that can he adequately controlled by the conditioned space. We would propose to furnish a concrete sealer coating prior to applying new floor finishes. See finish schedule on revised Sheet A1.1. 40. Sheet A3.0—Provide details of handrails on stairway. 2012 NCBC 1009.12 and 1012. Will comply. See revised Sheet A3.0. 41. Sheet A3.0 — Provide width of stairs (NCBC 1009.1) and associated landings (NCBC 1009.5). Will comply. See revised Sheets A3.0 and A1.0. 42. Sheet A3.0—Maximum rise in a commercial project is 7"(NCBC 1009.4.2),provide for a code compliant set of stairs.2012 NCBC 1009—Stairways. Will comply. See revised Sheet A3.0. 43. Sheet S1.1 —Provide footing details for new front porch. Will comply. See revised Sheet S1.1. 44. Plumbing/Mechanical/Electrical sheets—trade drawing and Architectural drawings need to match wall layout and fixture count and placement. Will comply. See revised Plumbing/Mechanical/Electrical sheets. 45. Plumbing and Electrical sheets-All construction documents(drawings and specifications) shall bear the North Carolina seal of a registered design professional. Construction documents shall include the name and address of the business entity with whom the registered design professional is affiliated. 2012 NC Administrative Code and Policies 204.3.5. Will comply. See revised Plumbing/Mechanical/Electrical sheets. 46. Plumbing sheet—Provide schedule of toilet room fixtures to be installed. Will comply. See revised Sheet Pl. 47. Numbing sheet — "General notes" #4 indicates low water use flush toilets are recommended; per the 2012 NCPC T 604.4 a maximum of 1.6 gal/flushing cycle is required. Will comply. See revised Sheet Pl. 48. Plumbing sheet —When hot water is provided to a public-hand washing facility, such water shall be tempered water delivered through an approved water temperature limiting device conforming to ASSE 1070 or CSA B125.3; set at 110-degrees F per the 2012 NCECC 504.3. Will comply. See revised Sheet Pl. 49. Plumbing sheet—Provide water line details and materials. Will comply. See revised Sheet Pl. 50. Mechanical sheet— "General note for lower level" #3, provide construction details of package unit duct work. Will comply. See revised Sheet Ml. 51. Mechanical sheet—"General note for lower level"#1,provide material to be used to bath exhaust fan from lower level. Will comply. See revised Sheet Ml. 52. Mechanical sheet—Provide ventilation calculations as per 2012 NCMC T 403.3. Will comply. See revised Sheet Ml. 53. Mechanical sheet—Provide programmable thermostat. 2012 NCECC 503.2.4.3. Will comply. See revised Sheet Ml. 54. Mechanical sheet—Ductwork insulation shall comply with 2012 NCMC 604—Insulation. Will comply. See revised Sheet Ml. 55. Mechanical/EIectrical sheets — Main floor layout on these sheets does not match the layout on Architectural sheets for the Classroom 105 Emergency Escape and Rescue opening, trade sheets show a Door 110 and the Architectural sheets show a window; coordinate and correct as necessary. Will comply. See revised Plumbing/Mechanical/Electrical sheets. 56. Electrical sheet—Verify location of service receptacle for new HVAC unit as per 20.14 NEC 210.64. Will comply. See revised Sheet El. 57. Electrical sheet—Door#'s 103,007,009,and 010 have"EXIT"labeled,define/clarify the use of"EXIT"as these locations. Will comply. See revised Sheet El. 58. Electrical sheet—All 125-v, 15-and 20-amp receptacles installed in child care facilities shall be listed tamper-resistant. 2012 NEC 406.12(c). Will comply. See revised Sheet El. 59. Electrical sheet—Panel directory shows"36"as Therapy lights,the floor plan for kitchen shown"36"as receptacles. Will comply. See revised Sheet El. 60. Electrical sheet—All receptacles in a kitchen shall be GFCI protected. 2014 NEC 210.8 (B)(2). Will comply. See revised Sheet El. 61. Electrical sheet — Lighting shall comply with the 2012 NCECC Lighting controls, 505.2.2.1 Light reduction controls. Will comply. See revised Sheet El. Hickory Engineering Review: Requires Re-Submit 1. NCDOT driveway permit required. Please furnish the City of Hickory Engineering Division a copy of the approved permit. Will comply. Drive revised per DOT review comments as follows: a. Include a vicinity map. Will comply. Electronic site plan did not print plan already on sheet. Corrected plan shows Hissing vicinity plan. b. Indicate as one way entrance with installation of painted arrow and sign. Will comply. See revised site plan and site notes. c. Any plantings shall not block sight distance from adjacent driveways. Will comply. All plantings on Twelfth Avenue are tree specimens. Canopies will not obstruct sight lines. See revised planting plan 1 planting notes. d. Encroachment agreement required for any sidewalk with R/W(3 party agreement with City of Hickory). Will comply. See revised plan note no.8. e. If parking space remains,sign as'Visitor Parking Only'. Preference is to remove (or stripe as gore area). Will comply. Switched H.C. parking striped aisle and `visitor parking' area to eliminate proximity to drive entrance. Will sign as reqrired. See revised site plan and site notes. 2. Not enough information on traffic volume and flow pattern to determine adequate vehicle access on and off property. Recommend a pre-development meeting to discuss vehicle access and future plans for the site.Please contact Cal Overby in Planning Department to schedule a meeting. Will comply. Hickory Fire Department Review: Requires Re-Submit Plans indicate no fire alarm system to be installed. Fire alarm system is required per Chapter 9 of the 2012 NC Fire Code. Engineered signed/sealed plans are required for submittal when obtaining permit. Will comply. Engineering drawings will be provided by the fire alarm contractor. System will comply with provisions of Chapter 9 of the 2012 NC Fire Code. 2. Pages A1.1 & A2.1 indicate an emergency access window in Classroom 105;starting on page S1.1 through the rest of the plans it shows it as a door(door#110). Please verify which is correct. Will comply. 3. Occupancy load calculations for the 3 classrooms indicate an occupant load of more than 10 in each room. Per Chapter 10 of the 2012 NC Fire Code, an occupancy load of more than 10 requires 2 direct exits from each room that are remote. Please resubmit a life safety plan that is larger and scalable indicating 2 remote exits from each classroom. Will comply. 4. Verify ages of children to occupy each classroom area. Will comply. 5. Provide details on the covered playground area. This was not clearly detailed in the submitted plans. Will comply. 6. The area identified as a basement needs to be clarified if it is indeed a basement or a separate story. Will comply. GENERAL COMMENTS: 1. Occupant shall obtain a General Inspection Use Permit from Hickory Fire Department Division of Fire&Life Safety. Will comply. 2. Street numbers shall be posted on the building and visible from the roadway. Numbers shall contrast with their background.Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inches. Will comply. 3. Portable fire extinguishers shall be selected,installed and maintained in accordance with Section 906 of the 2012 North Carolina Fire Prevention Code and NFPA 10. Will comply. 4. The means of egress, including the exit discharge, shall be illuminated at all times the building space served by the means of egress is occupied. In the event of power supply failure emergency lighting shall provide adequate illumination for egress. Will comply. 5. See 2012 North Carolina Building Code Chapter 33 Safeguards During Construction and sections of 2012 North Carolina Fire Prevention Code Chapter 14 Fire Safety during Construction and Demolition that would be applicable to this project. Will comply. 6. The building or structure shall not be occupied prior to the Fire Code Official issuing a permit and conducting associated inspections indicating the applicable provisions of this code have been met. Will comply. 7. In Groups E&I, curtains, draperies, hangings&other decorative materials suspended from walla or ceilings shall meet the flame propagation performance criteria of NFPA 701 in accordance with Section 807.2 or be noncombustible. Will comply. 8. A Knox Box shall be installed and mounted in a location approved by a fire official.Knox Box ordering may be done by phone(1-800-552-5669)or web site(knoxbox.com). Will comply. 9. Fire alarm contractor shall obtain a permit from Hickory Fire Department Division of Fire&Life Safety prior to any installation of the fire alarm system.A copy of submittal requirements and applications are available upon request,828-323-7522 or available on line at http://www.hickorvnc.gov/content/fire-Life-safetti. Will comply. 10. All staff members are required to have annual fire safety training. Prior to opening, documentation shall be provided of training. Will comply. 11. Lock down plans shall be submitted to the HFD Division of Fire&Life Safety for review and approval prior to implementation. Will comply. 12. Monthly fire drills are required for this occupancy and the appropriate documentation shall be maintained. Will comply. 13. Fire escape plans shall be visibly hung next to the exit doors of each room. Will comply. Hickory Utilities Review: Approved with notes 1. Use existing services. Will comply. 2. Developer and or contractor responsible for verifying elevations on existing services. Will comply. Hickory Zoning Review: Requires Re-Submit 1. The parking area landscaping is inadequate. Each parking bay must be terminated by a landscaped island. Landscaping revised per meeting 05/11/17. See Revised sheet L1.0. 2. Parking spaces immediately adjacent to the building must be separated from the budding by a landscaped area or a raised sidewalk. Will comply. Parking areas at the upper and lower levels are separated from the building by sidewalks and existing planting areas. 3. The width of the driveway may be inadequate for two-way traffic.The City's Engineering and Fire Divisions should be consulted regarding adequate driveway widths. All asphalt drives and parking areas are existing. The front drive width is limited by the existing building and the property line. A DOT drive permit has been applied for and we will comply with DOT comments for modifications and/or improvements. 4. The NCDOT will be the agency reviewing and approving driveway permits. Driveway permits must be obtained prior to the initiation of redevelopment. Will comply. 5. Any proposed on-site lighting must be shown on plans,which is to include the pole heights and fixture types. All asphalt drives and parking areas are existing. No new area lighting is proposed. 6. An explanation of how solid waste will be handled needs to be provided.If dumpsters are to be utilized as properly designed dumpster enclosure must be provided. The owner intends to use roll out garbage container. 7. All HVAC and mechanical equipment must be properly screened from view. Will comply. Mechanical areas on the east side of the structure are on a down slope from the front yard and screened by the topography. 8. Signs require separate permitting. The owner intends to replace the signage on existing signage supports in the front yard. t g h architecture company, pc F .. )/191.., .Beck,AIA Cc: Tom Ford,Owner File 1700 South Center Street Suite 205 Hickory North Carolina 28613 __._________ ___ Ph.828.612.9420 APPENDIX B MECHANICAL SUMMARY MECHANICAL SYSTEMS,SERVICE SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT Thermal Zone winter dry bulb: ier summer dry bulb: 879 F Interior design cnoAkians winter dry bulb: )c v r summer dry bulb: A'7 o F . relative humidity: 6 G? Building heating load: 'Z.E Crb 0 a-r"L 1 Building cooling load: Ca fr tq Q "Y'L1 ,'.• C 1, ►,' Mechanical Spacing Conditioning System = fj. .•• .••..�(/ Unitary r'—" � •c• �QF E S Si0 description of unit > !r t'Vle f ' ;c 9 treating efficiency: .+ S rS'fi:"! • SEAL r cooling efficiency: II 5'sre L r : M I 5548 i/} size category of unit: ,<r T' ()f f';,•,'1t t E i' t.-rQ►a Q''� L 9 Boiler // y � 46 Sizecategory. If oversized,state reason.: /\f 11 1 e•"s, "j,,ANOs,,a%b' Size category. If oversized,state reason.: l ! r T ----_ List equipment efficiencies: ?N> a e7 b( UM.T/',"i:h uN 17` I i L :,a: S'. ,- i ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND EQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL SUMMARY `•OQ.SY{•CAl��1 ate,, Method of Compliance: �.••.f ES.Sio` '-yr , Energy Code: O Prescriptive otmance 'Q Q S�w' .ASHRAE 90.1: 0 Prescriptive erformaace Gn1 `; Q 7. 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CBPR-04-2017-26277 A New Day Care for Tom and Nicole Ford 2121 Twelfth Avenue NE Hickory North Carolina We have received your review comments dated 07/12/17 and respond as follows: Architect/Engineer Certified Plans (Environmental Health) Approved with Notes Building Review: Requires Re-Submit 1. A written response to the comments in the order they appear in this correspondence as well as appropriate clouded revisions to the plans shall be provided. Plans resubmitted without required response letter and clouded revisions will not be accepted. Will comply. 2. Sheet BC2 Response letter to item #7 "Exit access has been furnished in lieu of previously proposed egresswindow openings." This proposed"Exit.Access"design doesn't meet the the requirements of 1029.1 Exception 8(8.1 -8.5). Provide Emergency Escape and Rescue per the 2012 NCBC 1029, for"E"classrooms. Will comply. See revised Sheet BC2. Hickory Engineering Review: Approved with Notes w Hickory Fire Department Review: Approved with Notes 1. Revisions for fire review acknowledged. 2. Comply with all items identified by other agencies. 3. Previous GENERAL COMMENTS still applicable. Hickory Utilities Review: Approved Hickory Zoning Review: Approved t g b architecture company, pc • I q ►� G. Beck,AIA Cc: Tom Ford,Owner File CBPR-04-2017-26277 07/1712017 Little Angers Da cWre 2121 12TH AVE NE,HICKORY NC 28601 CONTACT: Torn Ford 828-302-2056 tomford4223@yahoo.corn INSP LEVEL: 1 DISTRICT: Hickory TYPE OF WORK: Building Alteration TYPE OF USE: OWNER TYPE: Commercial BIN# 1700 South Center Street. Suite 205 Hickory North Carolina2861;i Ph.828.612.9420 g b architecture company, pc planning areliileeturi• iv idential design PLAN REVIEW RESPONSE June 28,2017 To: Catawba County Plans Review Department 100A Southwest Blvd Newton NC 28658 Attn: Laura Rooks, Plans Review Specialist Plan Review: Case no. CBPR-04-2017-26277 A New Day Care for Tom and Nicole Ford 2121 Twelfth Avenue NE Hickory North Carolina We have received your review comments dated 06/22/17 and respond as follows: Architect/Engineer Certified Plans(Environmental Health) Approved with Notes 1. Any changes to plans will require a re-submittal with changes clouded and a scope of changes listed. Will need to check on floor finishes in classrooms - shows carpet along with the VCT tile.Recommend no carpet and owners need to check with daycare licensing if this is possible to use in those classrooms with children. Will comply. Building Review: Requires Re-Submit 1. A written response to the comments in the order they appear in this correspondence as well as appropriate clouded revisions to the plans shall be provided. Plans resubmitted without required response letter and clouded revisions will not be accepted. Will comply. 2. OriginaI#17. Sheet BC1 —"Plumbing Requirements" provide correct data for this project. Provide the number of water closets, sinks, drinking fountains to be installed; also, the occupancy type and its associated occupant load is reversed. Will comply. See revised Sheet BC1. 3. Original#21. Sheet BC1—"Electrical Summary"and"Mechanical Summary"noted to see drawings; this was provided on the revised BC1,but the data provided about the SEER/EER rating doesn't match data shown on the Mechanical Sheet. Will comply. See revised Sheet BC1. 4. Original#22. Sheet BC1—Provide a full sized Life Safety plan,include ages of the children to be cared for in each classroom,size of Emergency Escape and Rescue openings,and Exit signage and Emergency lighting. Response letter indicated 'See new Sheet BC2',no new Sheet BC2 has been provided. Will comply. See provided/new Sheet BC2. 5. Original#23. Sheet BC1 — 2015 NC Existing BC 904.3 — Fire Alarm & Detection systems, where required by 2012 NCBC Chapter 9 shalI be installed; 2012 NCBC [F] 907.2.3 Group E requires a Manual Fire Alarm installed per 907.5. Response letter indicated 'Will Comply',Need to indicate that a fire alarm system is to be installed under the Life Safety Requirements on the Appendix B. Will comply. Engineering drawings will be provided by the fire alarm contractor. System will comply with provisions of Chapter 9 of the 2012 NC Fire Code. See added statement on revised Sheet BC1. 6. Original#30. Sheet A1.0 — There is a kitchen shown to be installed in the basement area, provide elevations. ICC A117.41-09 804— Kitchens. Will comply. See revised Sheet A3.0. 7. Original#34. Sheet A1.1 - Provide details of Emergency Escape and Rescue opening in Classrooms. 2012 NCBC 1029—Emergency Escape&Rescue.Response letter indicated'See new Life Safety Plan Sheet BC2',no new Sheet BC2 has been provided. Will comply. See provided/new Sheet BC2. Exit Access has been furnished in lieu of previously proposed egress window openings. 8. Original#43. Sheet S1.1—Provide footing details for new front porch. Will comply. See original Sheet S1.1. The footing note was on the sheet and is part of the first submittal. This sheet has not been revised or resubmitted. 9. Original#44. Plumbing/Mechanical/Electrical sheets—trade drawing and Architectural drawings need to match wall layout and fixture count and placement. Water cooler/DF is not shown on Main Floor. Will comply. See revised Plumbing sheet. Hickory Engineering Review: Approved with Notes 1. Approval is contingent upon all of the requirements of NCDOT's review and driveway permit being met. Will comply. Hickory Fire Department Review: Requires Re-Submit 1. NOT IDENTIFIED ON RESUBMITTED PLANS - Plans indicate no fire alarm system to be installed. Fire alarm system is required per Chapter 9 of the 2012 NC Fire Code. Engineered signed/sealed plans are required for submittal when obtaining permit. Will comply. Statement added to Life Safety Requirements on revised Sheet BC1. Engineering drawings will be provided by the fire alarm contractor. System will comply with provisions of Chapter 9 of the 2012 NC Fire Code. 2. NOT IDENTIFIED ON RESUBMITTED PLANS- Pages A1.1 & A2.1 indicate an emergency access window in Classroom 105; starting on page S1.1 through the rest of the plans it shows it as a door(door#110). Please verify which is correct. Will comply. The project no longer proposes the use of emergency access windows. Exit access doors are proposed as secondary exits from classroom spaces. See provided/new Sheet BC2,revised Sheet S1.1. MEP plans previously resubmitted were corrected to omit the door opening. 3. NOT IDENTIFIED ON RESUBMITTED PLANS - Occupancy load calculations for the 3 classrooms indicate an occupant load of more than 10 in each room.Per Chapter 10 of the 2012 NC Fire Code,an occupancy load of more than 10 requires 2 direct exits from each room that are remote. Please resubmit a life safety plan that is larger and scalable indicating 2 remote exits from each classroom. Will comply. See provided/new Sheet BC2. 4. NOT IDENTIFIED ON RESUBMITTED PLANS - Verify ages of children to occupy each classroom area. Will comply. See provided/new Sheet BC2. 5. NOT IDENTIFIED ON RESUBMITTED PLANS - Provide details on the covered playground area. This was not clearly detailed in the submitted plans. Will comply. The play area does not include spectator seating or any elements requiring accessibility compliance per this section. No fixed or elevated play components are proposed in the new play area. All play surfaces will comply with 1108.4.1.6.1 and 1108.4.1.6.2. The play area is a fenced area for small portable toys.Area will be fenced with an accessible gate entry. See revised Sheet A1.0. 6. All other comments still applicable. GENERAL COMMENTS: 1. Occupant shall obtain a General Inspection Use Permit from Hickory Fire Department Division of Fire&Life Safety. Will comply. 2. Street numbers shall be posted on the building and visible from the roadway. Numbers shall contrast with their background.Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inches. Will comply. 3. Portable fire extinguishers shall be selected,installed and maintained in accordance with Section 906 of the 2012 North Carolina Fire Prevention Code and NFPA 10. Will comply. 4. The means of egress, including the exit discharge, shall be illuminated at all times the building space served by the means of egress is occupied. In the event of power supply failure emergency lighting shall provide adequate illumination for egress. Will comply. 5. See 2012 North Carolina Building Code Chapter 33 Safeguards During Construction and sections of 2012 North Carolina Fire Prevention Code Chapter 14 Fire Safety during Construction and Demolition that would be applicable to this project. Will comply. 6. The building or structure shall not be occupied prior to the Fire Code Official issuing a permit and conducting associated inspections indicating the applicable provisions of this code have been met. Will comply. 7. In Groups E& I, curtains, draperies, hangings&other decorative materials suspended from walls or ceilings shall meet the flame propagation performance criteria of NFPA 701 in accordance with Section 807.2 or be noncombustible. Will comply. 8. A Knox Box shall be installed and mounted in a location approved by a fire official.Knox Box ordering may be done by phone(1-800-552-5669)or web site(knoxbox.com). Will comply. 9. Fire alarm contractor shall obtain a permit from Hickory Fire Department Division of Fire&Life Safety prior to any installation of the fire alarm system.A copy of submittal requirements and applications are available upon request,828-323-7522 or available on line at lii I li://‘s lit .W1\i1 uui4 uli lirt•-lift•- ,ilt•l\. Will comply. 10. All staff members are required to have annual fire safety training. Prior to opening, documentation shall be provided of training. Will comply. 11. Lock down plans shall be submitted to the HFD Division of Fire&Life Safety for review and approval prior to implementation. Will comply. 12. Monthly fire drills are required for this occupancy and the appropriate documentation shall be maintained. Will comply. 13. Fire escape plans shall be visibly hung next to the exit doors of each room. Will comply. Hickory Utilities Review: Approved Hickory Zoning Review: Approved t g b architecture company, pc 1 G. Beck,AIA Cc: Tom Ford, Owner File 1700 South Center Street Suite 205 Hickory North Carolina 28613 PI I.828.612.9420